Malik Jackson (defensive lineman)
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 11, 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 293 lb (133 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Van Nuys (CA) Birmingham | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 137 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Malik Barron Jackson[1] (born January 11, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee. Jackson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Early years
In 2007, Jackson was named to Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team. Jackson was named Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Co-Defensive MVP in high school.
College career
Jackson attended the University of Southern California in 2008 and 2009. He transferred to the University of Tennessee in 2010.[2] Jackson was named to the AP All-SEC Second Team.
Professional career
2012 NFL draft
Jackson was selected 137th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos
Super Bowl 50
During the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers on February 7, 2016, Jackson fell on a Cam Newton fumble forced by Von Miller and returned it for the first touchdown of his career. The Broncos won the Super Bowl 24-10 to give Jackson his first championship.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On March 9, 2016, Jackson signed a six-year $90 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3]
Personal life
His twin brother, Marquis, was defensive end at Texas Southern University and current Portland Thunder defensive end.[4]
References
- ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
- ↑ Jackson transferring to Tennessee
- ↑ Malik Jackson confirms he will sign with Jaguars
- ↑ "Tennessee Profile". utsports.com.
External links
- Jacksonville Jaguars bio
- Denver Broncos bio Archive copy at the Wayback Machine
- Tennessee Volunteers bio Archive copy at the Wayback Machine
- USC Trojans bio Archive copy at the Wayback Machine
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